Creating Urban Manga Characters
By Florencia “Nemupan” Namur
Overview
In this beginner-friendly course, illustrator Florencia Namur (aka Nemupan) guides you in designing dynamic urban manga characters rooted in street fashion, visual storytelling, and mood-rich compositions. Starting from your conceptual spark, you’ll explore cultural influences, character types, silhouettes, and color harmony before translating them into sketches and polished pieces. Nemupan walks you through every step—from refining your ideas and creating mood boards to executing clean linework, applying colors, and carrying out final adjustments for web, print, or social formats. The journey merges intuitive creativity with structured guidance and hands-on techniques, offering a warm, inspiring learning experience.
What you'll learn in this course
Blend anime with street fashion
Craft characters that merge manga aesthetics with modern urban attire and attitudes.
Establish character identity
Create compelling concepts and mood boards to define your character’s story and style.
Master composition planning
Design silhouettes, thumbnails, and final layouts to structure your illustration.
Practice digital sketching and line art
Refine your design through clear digital drawing and inking techniques (Photoshop/Procreate).
Aim with confident coloring and final polishing
Apply harmonious color schemes, perform corrections, and export designs for multiple formats.